After losing two straight contests against the Denver Nuggets, the Dallas Mavericks had a great opportunity to bounce back as they were taking on the New Orlean

Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) reacts after making a 3-point basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025.

The Dallas Mavericks got one superstar back from injury on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, as Kyrie Irving returned after a five-game absence, but they're still waiting on Luka Doncic's return. He suffered a fairly severe calf strain on Christmas Day against the Minnesota Timberwolves,

The Dallas Mavericks are struggling without Luka Doncic. What makes matters worse, is that Doncic’s calf injury is his third calf-related setback in recent years.

The Dallas Mavericks expect Luka Doncic will return before the All-Star Break, according to "NBA on TNT" reporter Jared Greenberg.